Chipping Ongar Primary School
Essex
Salary:
Scale 3, Points 4 – 5 with Fringe Allowance
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
28 September 2025
Job overview
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our school for a fixed period of time. You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that all children make good progress based on their starting points. If you are passionate about learning and teaching and able to display a commitment to inclusive practices, we would love to hear from you.
We offer excellent CPD and support for all staff, and work within a strong network of partner schools within Bridge Academy Trust.
Visits to the school are encouraged as this will give you an opportunity to learn more about our school and decide whether this is the right place for you.
This position can be worked in conjunction with our 4 hours per week Midday Assistant position.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
15 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Term time only
Fixed term maternity cover, until 31st August 2026
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Chipping Ongar Primary School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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About Chipping Ongar Primary School
Chipping Ongar Primary School
Greensted Road, Ongar
Essex
CM5 9LA
United Kingdom
Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.
Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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